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  • WILL WORK FOR COFFEE

    8 members Latest Activity: Dec 9 Group promoting the "WWOOF-ING" concept for the barista crowd. Basically, those interested in traveling, working for experience, knowledge, tips, and…

  • Coffeeboy

    2 members Latest Activity: Apr 16 Where we are awesome and we know it.

  • Baristas for Bluegrass

    2 members Latest Activity: Jun 18 Coffee geeks with shaky hands sure can pick that mandolin fast. this group is for the bluegrass pickers and hoedowners . so yee haw lets pick all nigh…

  • Drive Thru's

    6 members Latest Activity: Dec 14 Owners of and baristas for DRIVE THRU specialty coffee shops unite!

  • Utah Baristas United

    13 members Latest Activity: Dec 5 A group of brave men and women, thriving in a coffee-less desert, bringing hope to masses. Perhaps someday we can start barista competitions and coali…

  • Metal Head Barista's

    8 members Latest Activity: Dec 5 Rock 'n Roll coffee. Metal is so important in so many different ways to a Barista, but some Barista's don't just like the metal that MAKES their coffe…

  • Baristas Chapines

    2 members Latest Activity: Nov 27 en Guate tambien hay baristas!

  • Indonesian Coffee

    27 members Latest Activity: Dec 20 Group for all those in the coffee industry in Indonesia (Barista, roasters, growers) and those outside of "Tanah Air" who love Indonesia- the coffee,…

  • Baristas on Bikes

    3 members Latest Activity: Sep 29 A GROUP FOR BARISTAS AND FRIENDS WHO ENJOY BOTH COFFEE AND RIDING BICYCLES...SOMETIMES SIMULTANEOUSLY.

  • bonzai coffee co.

    5 members Latest Activity: Nov 11 independent operation ,with a concentration on great experiences ,dedicating ourselves to the education of the masses one cup at a time,java with no…

  • Indian coffee enthuasiasts

    11 members Latest Activity: Dec 7 this is a group for the people who are the new in the coffee industry.who will like to share more on coffee and related things

  • Mothers Houston Texas Coffee Club

    1 member Latest Activity: Sep 22 Mothers in Texas wanting to learn more about starting their own Barista or coffee business. Experience? Share your knowledge and expertise with us..we…

  • Group Health Insurance

    2 members Latest Activity: Nov 25 Anyone know of any group health insurance for those of us in the coffee biz

  • Bend Coffee People

    6 members Latest Activity: Dec 12 For people who love making, roasting, drinking, and smelling coffee in Bend's ever expanding coffee scene.

  • Dallas Baristas

    5 members Latest Activity: Dec 10 If you are a Barista in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Area, this group is for you! we will be hosting Barista Jams for the Dallas coffee community.

  • Coffee and the Arts

    144 members Latest Activity: Dec 22 This is a group for all those who enjoy the world of Coffee and Creativity. If you play music, paint, write poetry, or just enjoy art while hopped up…

  • Machine Heads

    174 members Latest Activity: Dec 24 A group for discussions about brewers, grinders, espresso machines, clovers and everything else inbetween.

  • Restaurants & Culinary

    18 members Latest Activity: Jun 7 This is a group for restaurant owners, chefs and those in the culinary world who have a passion for coffee.

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like i said, i just pop it open manually. i bought a receipt printer but it's not hooked up cause i haven't needed it yet - my credit card machine can print cash receipts if needed (just enter the amount). i'm not sure, at least for espresso machin…
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Try cinnamon and honey in a latte. We called it a miele. I've never used the syrup, I've always used fresh ground. But that was really good.
6 minutes ago
As a roaster, I have a question. Who can afford to sell beans at $4 a pound? That's my purchase price for green on many I sell. We have a tiered system. Based on the price of the bean its self and how much people order. So, for instance, you only or…
10 minutes ago
This group is for all coffee shop owners and retailers to join.
10 minutes ago
Jared, admittedly I was looking for replies geared more towards the practice of buying for the future as opposed to conserving operations funding by starting with lower-end gear, but your recommendation looks incredible! Thank you very much! Looks…
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Lean, Eric Hammond and Merle Richard joined Barista Exchange
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Joseph and Ryan Calderon are now friends
53 minutes ago
lemme throw you a couple observations from my first month of being open: 1) i bought a 3 group LM GB/5 used, cause it was a good deal and in good condition. my initial plan was to buy a new 2-group linea and PID mod it, but the used GB/5 was cheape…
1 hour ago
it IS an explicit requirement by the north carolina health department, at least, and i think it applies in other states. brady you may have not had a health inspector tell you that, but it is in the regulations. any cloths used for wiping surfaces h…
1 hour ago
Gord Doucette and Ruth Hall are now friends
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Brady, thank you for the response. You made a great point about the opening week needing the higher capacity. I would imagine the opening week, as a first impression, would be critical in putting a shop's best step (and product) forward to encourag…
2 hours ago
For spectacle and build quality there is nothing to match the KVDW
2 hours ago
I believe your conclusion is correct. If your growth and profitability curves match most cases that I'm aware of, you'll be less able to afford equipment after 1 year than you are before you open. Buy good quality equipment at the start that will me…
2 hours ago
Agreed, it is best as a subtle hint to complement another flavor. I like pairing it with a nut flavor, caramel, or vanilla... but only in levels that do not totally overwhelm the coffee. If you have a softer apple flavor available, it is a nice comp…
3 hours ago

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